i5-11260H vs Ultra 7 155H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
15.78
+59.1%
Core i5-11260H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.92

Core Ultra 7 155H outperforms Core i5-11260H by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking425775
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-HIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency53.3326.82
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$503no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2212
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size96 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i5-11260H.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes820
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 155H 15.78
+59.1%
i5-11260H 9.92

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 155H 25071
+59.2%
i5-11260H 15752

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 7 155H 12174
+91.5%
i5-11260H 6358

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.78 9.92
Recency 14 December 2023 11 May 2021
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 22 12
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 7 155H has a 59.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 83.3% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11260H in performance tests.


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